Kazoo

MARCH 29, 2018

For this reason, the implementation process of new HR technology is just as important as the new system or tool itself. Here’s a handful of ways that HighGround clients have communicated the HR process change to employees. Here’s a few ways that clients have helped get employees up to speed on HighGround.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Today we will discuss the different areas of technology that are required to develop and maintain a system. First, an in-house system requires continuous maintenance by software engineers, whereas a multi-faceted SaaS solution updates automatically and seamlessly.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

And yet, the larger and more complex an organization, the more critical the need for a modern, sophisticated and integrated system becomes. Though larger organizations may want to use internal resources to build a solution, a premium system for purchase may cut costs in half and be configured to suit requirements.

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Kazoo

JULY 17, 2018

One HighGround client created a Chuck Norris-themed badge to celebrate its “Day of Awesomeness.”. Systems like HighGround can integrate with tools like Outlook, SharePoint, Yammer – wherever employees spend the most time communicating and collaborating. Give employees ways to invest in the system.

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Kazoo

JUNE 20, 2017

While recognition technologies are often thought of as “nice to have,” solutions like HighGround are a valuable investment. In a recent study , HR teams that spent at least 1% of payroll on a values-driven recognition system perceived their system helped deliver a stronger ROI and attracted more new job candidates.

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Kazoo

DECEMBER 6, 2018

That’s where HighGround comes in. Performance Management System False Positives: 3 Ways Your Data Could Be Lying. In this post we take a look at three common goals of a performance management system, and how the numbers you use to measure success against those goals might actually be lying to you.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

For organizations that want to build a culture of recognition, their systems will require careful attention and frequent updates. Sally Scannell is a Sales Solution Engineer at HighGround, working with customers to establish key performance indicators and helping them achieve program goals.

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Kazoo

JULY 25, 2016

Is HighGround One of Chicago’s Coolest Companies? Follow this link to vote for HighGround as the Readers’ Choice award winner. Nix Hoodies, Add Maternity Leave, Says HighGround Exec. Women make up half of HighGround’s executive team but we’re a rarity in the tech scene.

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UpstartHR

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Check out the show below: Show Notes Performance management is one of the most hated HR systems in existence. So, what’s the right balance between a system that meets the needs of business leaders and one that meets the needs of the employees?

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Kazoo

MARCH 2, 2022

A former Google executive, Paul was named CEO in 2018 of the newly formed Kazoo (the combination of YouEarnedIt and HighGround – two market leaders in the HR technology industry). After 3-plus years at the helm of the leading employee experience platform, Pellman has announced his retirement.

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Kazoo

MARCH 2, 2022

A former Google executive, Paul was named CEO in 2018 of the newly formed Kazoo (the combination of YouEarnedIt and HighGround – two market leaders in the HR technology industry). After 3-plus years at the helm of the leading employee experience platform, Pellman has announced his retirement.

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Kazoo

APRIL 27, 2016

Research from David Rock, Josh Davis and Beth Jones of the Neuroleadership Institute has proven that stacked ranking systems lead to high levels of frustration, less willingness to take risks and colleagues working against each other. The post How Your Brain Responds to Performance Rankings [Video] appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

AUGUST 11, 2016

HR can take a cue from Uber’s “rate your ride” review system. Interning at HighGround this summer while using our own platform, I feel as though I have grown both personally and professionally. I set and monitored my goals in the HighGround app. How’s My Driving?” What HR Can Learn from Uber. How’s that for being a Millennial?

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Kazoo: Some of our readers know that Kazoo was born of a merger between two companies: YouEarnedIt (YEI) and HighGround (HG). On the HighGround side, the brand looked much more enterprise-friendly. HighGround already looked like a brand that might appeal more to larger corporations and enterprise accounts. Then let’s talk.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

From a systems standpoint, the rate at which technology in the industry is evolving is staggering. And let’s not forget the solution providers themselves, HighGround included. The post Analyze THIS: What HR Experts Shared in October appeared first on HighGround. Today AI is beginning to do more than automate simple processes.

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Kazoo

MARCH 2, 2022

A former Google executive, Paul was named CEO in 2018 of the newly formed Kazoo (the combination of YouEarnedIt and HighGround – two market leaders in the HR technology industry). After 3-plus years at the helm of the leading employee experience platform, Pellman has announced his retirement.

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Kazoo

JULY 28, 2016

Recognition and rewards platforms like HighGround highlight daily successes such as new clients launched or business closed, so everyone in the company is aware of achievements that otherwise might go unnoticed. This system of recognition highlights top performers and inspires your team to work just as hard.

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Kazoo

JULY 18, 2017

For employees who interact with clients solo (think call center representatives or those who install in-home systems of some sort, for example), customers themselves are better (and sometimes only ) firsthand assessors of performance. When an employee only interfaces with customers. If there’s a gap between current and historical perception.

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Kazoo

APRIL 27, 2016

Research from David Rock, Josh Davis and Beth Jones of the Neuroleadership Institute has proven that stacked ranking systems lead to high levels of frustration, less willingness to take risks and colleagues working against each other. The post How Your Brain Responds to Performance Rankings [Video] appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

While it may be tempting to forgo the immediate cost of purchasing a technology solution, in the long run, the price of constructing and maintaining an in-house system is vastly more expensive. The post Recognition & Rewards: The Build Vs. Buy Debate appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

JULY 10, 2016

They’re starting to instill systems that empower continuous feedback, allowing employees to alter behaviors when necessary and develop skills more quickly. The post 4 Changes HR Needs to Make Now to Better Engage Employees appeared first on HighGround. These are just two changes you can start increasing employee engagement.

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Kazoo

JUNE 22, 2016

The traditional approach to performance management and performance appraisals is being revolutionized, they’re throwing away ratings, they’re putting in systems to provide feedback, and the gap that’s being created is, ‘Who are the right leaders?'” appeared first on HighGround. This one is a no-brainer.

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

There are still a few warehouse and retail employees with limited access to computers who are not using all our tools on HighGround. ” We’ve all seen systems that were too numbers driven and while they appeared more objective, they were far less fair or accurate. Goals aren’t “objective vs. subjective.”

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Kazoo

JUNE 8, 2016

Consequently, these systems are clunky and the new processes slowly fade back into old habits. Design your engagement program with the employee first — if the processes are seamless, employees can track conversations without feeling like it’s a hassle and development is the goal, the system becomes sustainable.

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Kazoo

MARCH 6, 2017

Your productivity and goals are nothing without the proper systems in place to help achieve them. Your company’s reward system might need a makeover. The post News You Might Have Missed – March 7 appeared first on HighGround. What 20 Years as a Remote Organization Has Taught Us About Managing Remote Teams.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The Employee Development Honor Roll: Hitachi Data Systems. We wrapped up our blog series last week with an interview with two HR executives from Hitachi Data Systems. The post News You Might Have Missed – November 22 appeared first on HighGround. How to Meet Challenges When Deploying New HR Technology. Both are wrong!

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Kazoo

MARCH 31, 2016

Dean said they wanted a system that was responsive in real-time, uncovered data, could personalize performance, fostered a growth mindset and had a clean, intuitive design. To achieve these objectives, Patagonia partnered with HighGround. The post Defining Employee Engagement and Initiating Change appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The Society of Human Resource Management estimated that organizations that spent at least 1% of payroll on their recognition system saw a positive impact on ROI, productivity, branding, employee relationships, engagement, etc. appeared first on HighGround. Recognition & Rewards: The Build Vs. Buy Debate. Solution Providers.

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Kazoo

MAY 29, 2019

Last month when we launched Kazoo (formerly YouEarnedIt/HighGround), we also announced Paul Pellman as our new CEO. During the process, we knew we wanted to maintain the positive buzz in the industry for what YouEarnedIt and HighGround accomplished for customers of all sizes. So without further ado, meet Paul!

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

It’s why the buddy system works well when it comes to actually going to the gym that takes a good chunk out of your paycheck. The post The Impact of Transparency on Performance Goals appeared first on HighGround. We tend to do better when people are watching.

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Kazoo

JANUARY 26, 2016

Empower real-time interaction : Everything today is mobile and with healthcare facilities moving toward more advanced technology solutions, it’s only natural to have a mobile, real-time system in place to engage staff. The post Employee Engagement in the Healthcare Sector appeared first on HighGround. Are you in the healthcare sector?

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Kazoo

MAY 22, 2017

These systems were designed to relieve administrative burden on HR. The post Three Common C-Suite Misconceptions about Employee Engagement appeared first on HighGround. Here are three of them and how they can be addressed: You think HRIS can handle employee engagement.

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Kazoo

MAY 2, 2017

Will Trump Visa Order Fix a Broken System or Smash It? The post News You Might Have Missed – May 2 appeared first on HighGround. HR has been talking about dropping annual reviews for awhile but now companies are actually taking action. Company leaders answered what they’re doing to be flexible with their employees.

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Kazoo

MAY 30, 2018

A company’s communications systems, like an Intranet or messaging tool like Slack, also create opportunities to collaborate. The post Real-Time Feedback Works – And 9 Stats to Prove It appeared first on HighGround. Companies can foster collaboration in various ways.

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Advos

DECEMBER 30, 2016

HighGround Closes $7.6M Maxwell Health Raises $22M to Fix the Broken Benefits System. SmartRecruiters Raises $30M to Accelerate Replacement of Legacy Enterprise Applicant Tracking Systems. Checkr Raises $40 Million Series B led by Y Combinator Continuity Fund. What’s next for recruitment site Lagou with USD 34 M in funding?

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Kazoo

JUNE 22, 2016

We’ve grown up using robust education systems that post our grades online shortly (usually just hours) after we’ve taken an exam, turned homework in, etc. appeared first on HighGround. Nevertheless, I truly believe Millennials aren’t as different as you might think when it comes to workplace engagement. We Enjoy Feedback.

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Lighthouse

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Hat tip to the great team at HighGround for underwriting the webinar and upcoming report delving into the research. al: Performance management based on forced ranking or similar systems disengages employees and harms performance. Sign up for the webinar if you want to be the first to get your hands on the report. Gilbert et.

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